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Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy? Sharon Dempsey

Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy? By Sharon Dempsey

Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy? by Sharon Dempsey

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A boy with a peanut allergy explains what they are and how having one affects his daily life. He talks about how to make sure he lives a nut free life and how his friends and family can help with this. He also explains what treatment is used in emergency situations and how to handle special occasions, trips to friends' houses and going on holiday.

Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy? Summary

Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy?: A guide for friends, family and professionals by Sharon Dempsey

Meet Danny - a boy with a peanut allergy. He explains that peanut allergies can be very serious, but once you know how to manage them, they don't have to get in the way of living a fun and full life. Danny talks about what a peanut allergy is, what do to in an emergency, and how his friends and family can help him to live a nut free life. He also shares advice on coping with a peanut allergy on special occasions and trips away.

This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase awareness about peanut allergies, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.

Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy? Reviews

Peanut and nut allergies are an increasing problem in the UK and elsewhere. Whilst this is actually a very manageable condition, and most people with peanut allergies don't have regular allergic reactions, the fear of severe reactions can have a very negative impact on children their families and friends. This short book by Sharon Dempsey presents the child's view of what it's like to be diagnosed with peanut allergy and the impact on home and school life. I recommend it to anyone who has a newly diagnosed nut allergy in their families and to their carers and schools. -- Dr David Edgar, Head of the Regional Immunology Service for Northern Ireland, Royal Hospitals, Belfast
Communication is an essential piece of any food allergen management strategy. Sharon Dempsey's new book Can I tell you about my Peanut Allergy? can help serve as a guide to opening up the lines of communication when dealing with a peanut allergy. Written from a young person's perspective, the book introduces you to Danny and the many scenarios he must face when living in a peanut-filled world while trying to avoid peanuts. The book illustrates the importance of advocating, communicating and being responsible for oneself while giving insight into helping a peanut-allergic individual manage their allergy and responding to potential allergic reactions. -- Jamie Kabourek, Registered Dietician, Resource Manager, Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, University of Nebraska

About Sharon Dempsey

Sharon Dempsey is a health writer and freelance journalist whose son was diagnosed with peanut allergy when he was four years old. Sharon sought the advice of medical professionals and allergy specialists to ensure the advice in the book is accurate. Alice Blackstock is an up and coming Irish artist and illustrator from the Belfast College of Art who has already exhibited paintings, drawings and textile art.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Introducing Danny who has nut allergy. 2. Understanding nut allergy and how my body reacts. 3. Dealing with aspects of nut allergy that make me feel worried. 4. Understanding anaphylaxis and my adrenaline pen. 5. Special occasions. 6. Food labelling. 7. Dealing with nut allergy at school. 8. Eating out. 9. Travelling with nut allergy. 10. Why it is important to tell my friends and teachers about nut allergy. 11. Further information about nut allergy. 12. Advice for friends on how to help me. 13. Advice on how to help me at school. 14. Advice for parents. 15. Advice on eating out and travelling. 16. What to do in an emergency. 17. Nut allergy facts and figures. 18. Additional notes. Recommend reading, websites and organisations.

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GOR008388029
9781849055932
1849055939
Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy?: A guide for friends, family and professionals by Sharon Dempsey
Sharon Dempsey
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
20150321
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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